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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.94, 960.66 and 475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.94, 960.66 and 475.01 is: 655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.94 : 960.66 = 475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.94/960.66 = 475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.94x = 960.66 × 475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.94x = 456,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,321.89/695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.70

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